Linn-Mar’s Tate Naaktgeboren celebrates his win more than Valley West Des Moines’ Caleb Corbin in their 160-pound Class 3A championship bout at the prep wrestling condition match at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Naaktgeboren gained 3-1. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

MARION – Tate Naaktgeboren owns an eclectic style in tunes.

Funk, rap and even golden oldies have a time, place and reason for the Linn-Mar junior. His playlist also serves as an aide when the two-time state finalist transitions from his laid back again personality off the mat to a intense competitor on it.

The defending Class 3A 160-pound point out champion admitted he geared up for the 2021 finals, listening to the basic “Rocking’ Robin.” As a freshman, he grooved to the wedding ceremony reception staple “Cupid Shuffle” in advance of his title match.

“I’m a big audio man,” Naaktgeboren reported. “I really do not even want to appear at the hrs I have put in listening to tunes on my cell phone.

“Music allows me flip the swap. Just seeing the wrestling mat, placing on my footwear and taping them also allows. When you step on that line versus me, I’m all set to go. It doesn’t issue who it is.”

Naaktgeboren’s varied alternatives in tunes is mirrored by his functional wrestling competencies. The leading-ranked 170-pounder has made into a person of the state’s elite opponents and has the probability to be a part of find organization this season. He will try to turn into just the third Linn-Mar wrestler to win a number of state titles.

“I’m feeling prepared to roll,” mentioned Naaktgeboren, who placed fifth at the Super 32 match at Greensboro, N.C., in October. “I’m always prepared but I believe this is going to be a genuinely excellent period for me. As well as, our staff is hunting truly very good. Our staff is operating really really hard in the room. When you have the coaching employees Linn-Mar has and offers, you’re going to keep strengthening all through the year. I’m fired up to see how much this group will come.”

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